Status:
valid
Authors:
Wedd.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 154 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026956
Common Names
- Lucilia
- Lucilia Conoidea
- Conoidea Lucilia
Description
Lucilia conoidea (also called Lucilia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in open grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Lucilia conoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lucilia conoidea is a yellow-green disc flower with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lucilia conoidea is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Lucilia conoidea
Lucilia conoidea can be found in the western United States, from California to Texas.
Lucilia conoidea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lucilia conoidea?
Lucilia conoidea
What is the common name of Lucilia conoidea?
Conical Magpie
What is the natural habitat of Lucilia conoidea?
Grasslands, meadows, and roadsides
Species in the Lucilia genus
Lucilia recurva,
Lucilia saxatilis,
Lucilia tomentosa,
Lucilia ferruginea,
Lucilia conoidea,
Lucilia acutifolia,
Lucilia nitens,
Lucilia eriophora,
Lucilia linearifolia,
Lucilia lycopodioides,
Lucilia kunthiana,
Lucilia nitens,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,